The principal investigator will use the Large intestine 4 (LI-4), the Large intestine 11 (LI-11), and the Stomach 36 (ST-36) acupuncture points (acupoints). LI-4 and LI-11 acupoints lie on the Large intestine meridian (pathway). The Large intestine meridian runs through the frontal neck region including the thyroid. LI-4 point is located in the middle of the 2nd metacarpal bone on the radial side and LI-11 point is located at the lateral end of the transverse cubital crease. Acupuncture on these two acupoints showed increased immune-modulatory effects including cytotoxicity of leukocytes (19, 20). ST-36 point is located on the outside of the anterior crest of the tibia and just below the knee. This point is the most commonly used to reduce general body pain (21). The acupuncture procedures will be performed by an anesthesiologist licensed to do so.